IBPS Clerk Mains Test Series 2025

Puzzles & Seating Arrangements

20-25 Questions

Seating: Circular (Inward/Outward), Linear (Single Row/Parallel Row). Puzzles: Box/Stack, Floor/Flat-Floor, Month/Day-Based.

Logical Reasoning (Core)

10-15 Questions

Inequalities: Direct and Coded. Syllogism: Simple 2-3 statement questions (often with 'Only a few' type). Alphanumeric/Symbol Series: A combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Miscellaneous

5 Questions

Blood Relations, Direction and Distance, Word Formation/Pair Counting, and Odd-One-Out sets.

Speed Math (High Score)

10-15 Questions

Simplification/Approximation: Very high volume, focusing on basic operations, percentages, and squares/cubes. Number Series: Missing Number Series or Wrong Number Series. Quadratic Equations: Comparing two variables (x and y).

Data Interpretation (DI)

10-15 Questions

Typically 2-3 sets of DI, most commonly based on Tables, Bar Graphs, or Line Graphs. The calculations are generally straightforward (Ratio, Average, Percentage).

Arithmetic Word Problems

10-15 Questions

Covered by a wide range of standard topics: Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Time & Work, Speed-Time-Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Ages, and Mensuration.

Current Affairs

Dominant (Last 6 Months)

Questions test understanding and background, not just facts. Focus is on news from the preceding 5-6 months, with the most recent 2-3 months being crucial.

Banking & Financial Awareness

High Priority

RBI Policies (Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decisions, changes in rates/definitions, currency exchange rules, inoperative accounts). Financial Updates (major bank-related news, loans secured by banks, reports praising India's digital payment system).

Government Schemes

Consistent & Conceptual

Questions link schemes to recent news (e.g., PM SVANidhi, Drone Didi, SVAMITVA). Focus is on the purpose, total outlay, launch date, and nodal ministry/body.

Miscellaneous

Moderate

Recent Appointments (national/international), Economic Reports and Indices, International Summits/Organisations (e.g., G20 host country), and Awards/Honours.

Question Style

Conceptual & Lengthy

Increasingly features statement-based or lengthy questions that require a deeper understanding of the context and background of the news, making quick reading and decision-making difficult within the sectional time limit.

Reading Comprehension (RC)

15-17 Questions

The most critical part. Typically includes 2-3 sets with a mix of direct questions, vocabulary (synonym/antonym), and inference/theme-based questions. Topics are usually narrative, economy, or environment-focused.

Vocabulary & Usage

10-15 Questions

Cloze Test (testing contextual vocabulary), Word Replacement/Swap (testing grammar and context), and Fillers (Single, Double, or Triple).

Grammar & Structure

5-10 Questions

Error Detection (often featuring newer, complex patterns where a sentence is split into multiple parts and the error needs to be identified), and Sentence Arrangement (Para Jumbles).

Overall Strategy

High Accuracy

The questions are generally direct but require a strong command over English reading speed and contextual usage of words.